I had problems at first until I got used to the correct combination of force down on the button and sliding on the cover. Now it is just as tight but I can open it with every time with no problem. I guess it is a learned skill.

If you do it correctly it will slide off. If you're having trouble figuring out how to get the door off then try applying egrips to the battery door or use something like a full body IS or BSE as any of those will give you a better grip.

If you do it correctly it will slide off. If you're having trouble figuring out how to get the door off then try applying egrips to the battery door or use something like a full body IS or BSE as any of those will give you a better grip.

Mines a total pain in the a*# every single time. I WISH I could just press the silver button and remove the cover with ease.

My favorite part: I know this seems petty, but I take excellent care of my posessions and it irks me that in the process of removing the battery cover, the battery has been severely scratched up. Boo frickin' who, I know....but still.

For that matter, why should we be having to remove the cover for resetting the handset in the first place???

I love my 8830, and like me, it's not perfect. I want a phone/PDA that has a lot of customizable options, and the BB is my favorite weapon of choice.

I read about this issue before I bought the phone, but it wasn't enough to keep me from upgrading. That being said, I have never had a problem opening the battery cover unless my hands are sweaty or greasy. This may sound stupid, but if you can't open it just wipe your hands against your jeans or shirt or something, press down on the silver square, then slide. That's what I do and the cover comes off in about 1 second.